📂 Portfolio Diversification
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📖 Definition
Portfolio Diversification is an investment strategy that involves spreading investments across various asset classes, industries, and geographic regions to reduce risk and improve returns over time.
⚙️ How It Works
By investing in a mix of assets with low or negative correlations, losses in one area may be offset by gains in another. Diversification helps smooth overall portfolio performance and protects against market volatility.
📝 Key Features
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📊 Asset Allocation: Balancing equities, bonds, commodities, and cash.
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🌎 Geographic Diversification: Investing in domestic and international markets.
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🏢 Sector Diversification: Exposure to different industries and sectors.
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🔄 Rebalancing: Periodically adjusting the portfolio to maintain target allocations.
✅ Benefits
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Reduces risk of significant losses.
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Enhances potential for stable returns.
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Helps achieve long-term financial goals.
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Protects against economic and political risks.
⚠️ Risks & Considerations
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Over-diversification can dilute returns.
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Correlations between assets can change during market stress.
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Requires ongoing monitoring and adjustments.
🔎 Related Terms
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📈 Asset Allocation
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⚖️ Risk Management
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💼 Investment Portfolio
📚 References
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📄 Morningstar – Principles of Diversification
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🌐 Investopedia – Portfolio Diversification Explained
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